This game will signify and bring together all NHL fans how long with the fan base of Columbus and Calgary as it's expected to have a tearful but amazing tribute towards the late Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
Johnny played for both organizations as he was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2011, fourth round 103rd overall. Known as Johnny hockey he became a fan favorite and played several seasons with the flames until he became an unrestricted free agent to which he signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
His untimely death along with his brothers occurred one day prior to their sister Katie's wedding that was supposed to take place after an alleged drunk driver attempted to pass two vehicles on the right side of the road and ran over the Gaudreau brothers on August 29th.
It's widely expected that this tragedy will overshadow much of this NHL season as many teams are expected to continue their tributes and to remember what Johnny Hockey brought to the game and as a person. It's safe to say that many people will be watching that game on December 3rd.
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